Volunteer Opportunities Library Reading: Volunteers are needed to read books to students in the library each day. Each class stays for 30 minutes, teachers provide the materials, and the schedule is as follows: Monday (Kim and Candace s classes): 10:30 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (Kirstin and Angela s classes): 10:30 11:30 a.m. Wednesday (Kirby and Eve s classes): 10:30 11:30 a.m. Thursday (Robin s class): 10:30 a.m. Friday (Elise s class): 10:00 a.m. The minimum requirement to sign-up for this opportunity is at least one time per month or on an as needed basis. Outdoor Play: Students have outdoor time daily, weather permitting, between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Volunteers are able to interact on the swings, bikes and other playground equipment. During the summer, water play is scheduled weekly and volunteers can join in on the fun. The schedule is as follows: Little playground: o Robin s class: 9:30 a.m. o Candace s class: 10 a.m. o Kim s class: 10:30 a.m. o Angela s class: 11:30 a.m. Big playground: o Kirby s class: 10 a.m. o Eve s class: 10:30 a.m. o Elise s class: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. o Kristin and Melissa s classes: 11:30 a.m. Holiday/Seasonal Activities: Once a month, teachers like to participate in a school-wide holiday or seasonal activity (Easter egg hunt, 4 th of July Popsicle party, fall tailgate celebration). Working with the Directors of Education and Community Relations, volunteers select the day and time to coordinate the activity and purchase any needed supplies. Cleaning: Following DSS guidelines, classroom and therapy rooms need to be cleaned. From wiping down hard surfaces to pressure washing mats, center sanitation is ideally completed each month. A checklist will be provided and staff will be on-hand to monitor volunteers.
Toy Sanitation: Following DSS guidelines, toys in the classroom need monthly sanitation. Depending on the number of volunteers and the desired activity length, single or multiple classrooms can be selected. It takes approximately 1 hour per room for about 6 volunteers. Special Events: Volunteers are needed to solicit sponsorships and auction items for 2 signature events. They are also used for day of event set-up, registration, other event tasks (raffle ticket sales, hole spotters, photography), and clean-up. Kids Classic Golf Tournament Ladies Luncheon Donation Drives: Individuals or groups who would like to host a donation drive for items needed at the Meyer Center can ask for the following: Batteries Lysol spray Baby wipes (name brand preferable) Copy paper Kleenex Laundry detergent Gift cards (Michael s, Walmart, Target) Off Site Projects: Teachers and students always benefit from homemade items that can be prepared off site for delivery. Moon dough Homemade playdough I spy bottles Kinetic sand Musical shakers Sand tray bags
1. Please sign in/out in the Volunteer Book located in the lobby at each visit. 2. All Meyer Center student information is CONFIDENTIAL. No information may be disclosed in any form (oral, written, or electronic) without parent consent. 3. Since there is limited parking for families, volunteers are asked to park in spaces on the side of the building. 4. Use, abuse, presence in the body, bringing onto Center property, possession, transfer, storage, concealment, transportation, promotion, or sales of alcohol and/or illegal and unauthorized drugs and substances or drug related paraphanalia is strictly prohibited. 5. Volunteers must familiarize themselves with fire escape routes from the classroom(s) in which they are working. (These are posted in each classroom) 6. Volunteers must follow the guidelines set up for them by the Volunteer Coordinator, Education Director, and the teacher/therapist with whom they are working. 7. No payments for services or mileage will be made to volunteers. 8. Volunteers may not receive personal phone calls while at the Center.
Dress Code: The faculty and staff of the Meyer Center are role models to children, students, and supporters in our community. As such they are expected to dress comfortably but professionally. Sneakers, comfortable shoes, business casual, professional jeans, khakis, and plain or patterned shirts are examples of appropriate clothing. Clothing not permitted includes, but is not limited to clothing that is excessively dirty or in ill repair; shoes that could lead to injury (such as high heels and flip flops); clothing that depicts images or text that is not appropriate for young children; clothing that reveals one s stomach or private areas; or any clothing that restricts a staff person from participating fully with children. Shorts and skirts must be of an appropriate length. Appropriate: Shirts and Sweaters: full-sized, loose fitting, minimum strap width of 2 inches Dresses and Skirts: loose fitting, knee length, minimum strap width of 2 inches Pants: loose fitting, conservative, casual, professional jeans, and capris Leggings: permitted with a dress that is fingertip length or no more than 4 inches above the knee Shoes: secured on the front and back of the foot Shorts: permitted only on scheduled Water Days, loose-fitting, fingertip length or no more than 4 inches above the knee Inappropriate: Shirts and Sweaters: low cut, cropped tops, tank tops, display advertising or slogans that are inconsistent with MC philosophy or deemed not supportive of young children, tightly fitted, see-through, exposing of private body parts or undergarments Dresses and Skirts: short length or with high slits, tightly fitted, exposing of private body parts or undergarments Pants: leggings, tights, yoga pants, wind suits, jogging suits, sweatpants, hip huggers, shorts, exposing of private body parts or undergarments, and jeans with holes in them. Shoes: flip flops, mules, bare feet
*Bus personnel must wear closed-toe and closed-heel at all times on the bus. Last Name: First Name: Birth Date: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Cell: Email: Education School Name Location Years Attended High School College Other Field of Study: 1) References Name Relationship Home Phone Cell Phone 2) Morning Afternoon Availability (Please include hours) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Meyer Center affirms nondiscrimination with regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, physical disability, age, sex, and national origin.